Welcome to MedStar Inventor Services, a Division of MedStar Institute for Innovation (MI2) working in collaboration with MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI).
Our mission is to advance the best ideas of MedStar associates from concept to reality, transforming inventions into commercial products & services. A myriad of services that support inventors and innovation are now available to creative MedStar associates. These services are possible through the combined efforts of MedStar Inventor Services and Cleveland Clinic Innovations, a 50-person dedicated commercialization team with ten years of experience and a remarkable track record of success. We invite you to browse this site, and when you’re ready, follow the 7 quick steps to submit an Invention Disclosure Form (below).
If you have specific questions or requests, including requests for a presentation to your Division or Department, please email disclosure [at] mi2.org.
7 Quick Steps To Start Your Journey With MedStar Inventor Services
- Admit you’re creative and want help
- Familiarize yourself with the commercialization process by reviewing the MedStar Inventor Services Commercialization Primer
- Familiarize yourself with MedStar Health’s Intellectual Property Policy, and what it means for you.
- Find the Invention Disclosure Form, Exhibit 3 on Page 13 of MedStar Health’s Intellectual Property Policy
- Take your time and fill out as much detail in the IDF as possible. For any questions that arise during the process, contact MedStar Inventor Services at disclosure [at] MI2.org.
- Submit your completed IDF to disclosure [at] MI2.org
- Pat yourself on the back for first step well done, and a rewarding process just begun. We will be in touch promptly with next steps for you and your great idea!
Important Documents – To Help You Get Started
 The Primer |
 The Map |
 **Invention Disclosure Form |
**The Invention Disclosure Form starts on page 13 of the MedStar Intellectual Property Policy. Please be aware that the Intellectual Property Policy and the Invention Disclosure Form are currently under review and may be subject to change.
Recent Sessions
Inventor Forums – If you attended these please give us feedback by answering a few short questions.
- Washington Region – June 14, 2011
- Georgetown University Hospital, Medical-Dental Building C-104, 12-1PM
- Washington Hospital Center, True Auditorium, 5-7PM
- Baltimore Region – June 15, 2011
- Union Memorial Hospital, Conference Center, 12-1PM
- Franklin Square Hospital Center, Kotzen Auditorium, 5-7PM
- MedStar Pharmacy Director’s Meeting – June 17, 2011
- Washington Hospital Center Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program – July 1, 2011
- Washington Hospital Center Department of Medicine – July 1, 2011
- Washington Hospital Center Department of Anesthesiology – July 26, 2011
- Visiting Nurse Association – August 16, 2011
- Washington Cancer Institute Town Hall Meeting – August 18, 2011
- National Rehabilitation Hospital Medical Staff Meeting – September 13, 2011
- Introduction to MedStar Inventor Services, Georgetown University Hospital – September 19, 2011
- MedStar Family Choice – September 27, 2011
- Demystifying Intellectual Property:
- Washington Region – September 28, 2011
- Washington Hospital Center, CTEC Theater, 5-6:30PM
- Baltimore Region – September 28, 2011
- Union Memorial Hospital, Conference Center, 12:30-2PM
- *Chief Nursing Officer’s Council – October 12, 2011
I thought your research forum today at Georgetown University Hospital was excellent. It had exactly the information that convinced me to proceed with my idea…
I was very inspired by the presentation at FSHC last evening. You’ll be hearing from me soon! More so, though, I was impressed with MedStar’s ability to once again be creative in advancing their employees and providing opportunities, while growing the organization as a whole. I love this organization’s message and whether my idea comes to fruition or not, I want to say thank you for putting significant effort and resources into the opportunity.
Debbie
I said to my self, These people actually know the creative process and are not afraid to speak it in understandable, clear language. Thank you!